ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

slim, attractive design

good thermal management

versatile connectivity options

premium price tag

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm 30.58 cm x 21.706 cm x 1.819 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Villi black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, four woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 54.7 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 24 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number KR007T -
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